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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 441.19 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 441.19 and 273.26 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 441.19 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/441.19 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 441.19 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 120,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,556.01/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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